Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He dresses like a well dressed Merchant does. His red hair is still thick. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. Baern enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born in a small island village. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has achieved small success as a Merchant.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and expand his business

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Golden pearl (130 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Sard (70 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Coral (130 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp).

Description: This light-skinned male wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty yellow coat over it. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has moderate length black hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Cook born in the past three hundred years. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He struck the Cook job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and expand his business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold music box (1000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (11000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear flannel, and carries morningstars. He has wavy blonde hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is a great chef.

History: Thamior was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Thamior fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: Moonstone (30 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Jet (60 gp). Amber (60 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Sard (30 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Rose (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. She has slicked back golden hair. Her eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Born in the north to a Architect, Eridred learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. She's also a talented Mayor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 10000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is dressed in earthy colors with a green and violet handkerchief worn on his left side. He has moderate length blue crest. His gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Server arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 8000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He tends to wear a large tan jacket. His silver hair is singed and shortened. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Mercenary for the past few years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 6000 gp. A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His brown hair is braided into rings. His silver eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Nature. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 700 pp. Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Jet (130 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Banded agate (12 gp).